Category Archives: Ford F-150

silver 2018 Ford F-150 parked on a hill with the sunrise in the background

2018 Marks Back-to-Back Motor Trend Truck of the Year Awards for the Ford F-Series

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Motor Trend Names 2018 Ford F-150 Truck of the Year

Surprising to no one and expected by all, the experts at Motor Trend have named the 2018 Ford F-150 their Truck of the Year. Thanks to comprehensive updates, upgrades, enhancements and improvements across the entire new Ford F-150 lineup, including the arrival of an all-new diesel engine option, the 2018 F-150 lineup is now more powerful, more capable, more dependable, more efficient and more reliable than ever before. But we’ve told you all about all of that already, thanks to the F-150 section of our Akins Ford Blog. This time around, we’re going to let the experts from Motor Trend tell you exactly how they feel about the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a black 2019 Ford F-150 Limited

Horsepower and Torque Ratings for the New Ford F-150’s Engines

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Powertrain Options and Features of the 2018 Ford F-150

Ever since the first Ford F-150 model was created, the lineup has crafted a tradition of being the most powerful, most rugged, most dependable and most reliable pickup truck available each and every model year. And that’s never been more accurate than when looking at the new Ford F-150 lineup. That’s because the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup improves upon the 2017 F-150 lineup in every conceivable way – from better gas mileage to more power and more capability. That improvement even includes an all-new 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel model. But it’s the power we’re going to focus on here, as we check out all the new powertrain options and features of the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

Three 2018 Ford F-150 trucks parked in an open field

New Ford F-150 Trims Levels, Cab Configurations and Box Sizes

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Trim, Cab and Box Configurations for the 2018 Ford F-150

The 2018 Ford F-150 has arrived here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, which means it’s time to upgrade your truck with a new F-150 that’s more capable, more powerful, more efficient and more dependable than ever before. And it’s more customizable than ever before, too, as the new Ford F-150 lets you choose between a wide variety of trim levels, cab configurations and box sizes. And when we say wide variety, we mean it. That’s why we decided to go over all of the trim, cab and box configurations for the 2018 Ford F-150 here, so you can find the pickup truck that perfectly matches your needs. Read the rest of this entry >>

Two 2018 Ford F-150 parked in an open field

What Kind of Gas Mileage does the New Ford F-150 Get?

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Get Best-in-Class Gas Mileage with the 2018 Ford F-150

Each and every model year, the new Ford F-150 impresses thanks to it improving so much upon what made the previous model so great. And that’s especially true with the 2018 Ford F-150, as it improves upon the 2017 Ford F-150 in every possible way – including more power and torque, an all-new F-150 Diesel model and best-in-class towing, hauling and fuel efficiency ratings. Fuel economy is what we’re going to be focusing on here, as we show you how you can get best-in-class gas mileage with your new 2018 Ford F-150. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a black 2019 Ford F-150 Limited

How Much can the 2018 Ford F-150 Haul and Tow?

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Get Best-in-Class Towing and Hauling with the 2018 Ford F-150

When it comes to Ford trucks, “Built Ford Tough” is way more than just a meaningless catchphrase. Instead, it’s a promise – a promise that’s fulfilled throughout the entire Ford model lineup, especially when it comes to Ford pickup trucks. With that in mind, perhaps no other new Ford model lives up to everything “Built Ford Tough” stands for quite like the 2018 Ford F-150. More specifically, the 2018 Ford F-150 offers best-in-class towing and hauling capabilities that continue the F-150’s long-standing tradition of being the toughest, most powerful, most dependable and most capable truck available. So, let’s get right down to it and check out just how much you can haul and tow with your new Ford F-150. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder off-roading

Ford Debuts the First Ever Police Pursuit-Rated Pickup Truck

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Specs and Features for the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder

Ford has long been a leader in automotive innovation, and they’ve continued that tradition by creating the first ever police pursuit-rated pickup truck with the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder. Taking cues from the 2018 Ford F-150 FX4 off-road model, the new Ford F-150 Police Responder features everything our country’s brave police officers need to safely and efficiently fight crime. So, without further ado, let’s learn everything there is to know about the specs and features of the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front-quarter view of the 2018 Ford F-150 Gray

Celebrating 100 Year of Ford Trucks: From the Model TT to the F-150 and Everything In Between

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Ford Celebrating 100 Years of Pickup Truck Greatness

Ford has been a leader in innovation in the automotive industry since the very beginning, and one of their most impressive innovations took place on July 27, 1917 – the day the Ford Model TT was introduced and changed the automotive world forever. And after 100 years, Ford is still setting the bar when it comes to pickup trucks. Now, instead of the Model TT, it’s the rugged, powerful and dependable F-Series lineup leading the way, including the 2017 Ford F-150 and the 2018 Ford F-150. So, with all that in mind, let’s take a moment to celebrate 100 years of Ford’s pickup truck supremacy. Read the rest of this entry >>

Side view of the 2017 Ford F-150 White

What Exterior Color Will You Choose for Your 2017 Ford F-150?

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Pictures of All 2017 Ford F-150 Exterior Color Choices

You get to make a lot of exciting choices when picking out a new Ford F-150. From box sizes to cab configurations to powertrains, there are many ways to customize your 2017 Ford F-150. But we think the most enjoyable decision you get to make is choosing which color you want your new F-150 to be. With that in mind, here are pictures of all the 2017 Ford F-150 exterior color choices.

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Rear view of the 2017 Ford Focus Yellow

Are You a Recent College Graduate? Then You’re Going to Need One of These New Ford Models

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Here are the Best New Ford Models for a College Grad

This is a post for all of you recent college graduates out there around Atlanta, GA. First of all, congratulations. You just achieved something very special and very important. You’re about to embark out into the real world for the first time. And that means you’re going to need a real car to get you to and from work, to and from appointments, and to and from all of the other aspects of your new school-free life. With that in mind, here are the best new Ford models for a college grad. These cars will help you save money, have fun and, most important of all, keep you safe while going to and from your new life adventures. Read the rest of this entry >>

Two 2018 Ford F-150 parked in an open field

How is the 2018 Ford F-150 Different than the 2017 Ford F-150?

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2017 Ford F-150 vs 2018 Ford F-150 Model Comparison

This is the time of year pickup truck enthusiasts look forward to the most. That’s because this is the time of year when the anticipation for the latest Ford F-150 reaches its peak. Everyone here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, is incredibly excited about the impending arrival of the 2018 Ford F-150, and we know you are, too. That’s why we decided to put together this 2017 Ford F-150 versus 2018 Ford F-150 model comparison – so you can see all the ways the new F-150 is different from the previous model year. Read the rest of this entry >>